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Faculty of Architecture
| Department | Course Code | Course | Level | ECTS Credits | More |
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| Department of Architecture | ARARA16007 | Tectonics in Architecture | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseThe problem of architectural tectonics is studied, i.e., tectonics as the expression of the interdependence of material, construction, and form. The course project consists of two parts: the first is analytical, i.e., a study of a specific architectural-tectonic system is carried out, and the second is creative – a spatial composition is prepared based on the architectural-tectonic system study conducted in the first part. When creating a tectonized artistic form, it is recommended to experiment with various materials. Mandatory attendance is 70 percent Aim of CourseUnderstanding of principles of architectural tectonics and applying them in abstract composition of architectural forms. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA16015 | Practice of Building Typology | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseThe knowledge of architectural object typologies acquired during the ‘Building Typologies’ (ARARA16001) course is deepened and reinforced during the cognitive practice. Directly, by visiting objects that clearly reflect certain building types, architectural objects are studied in situ, typological structures are identified, and various manifestations of certain typological schemes are critically evaluated. Mandatory attendance is 70 percent. Aim of CourseThe knowledge of architectural typologies acquired during the ‘Building Typologies’ course is developed and tested in practice. By visiting buildings of certain types that reflect different typologies, students identify their typological structure and evaluate the manifestations of corresponding typological schemes. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA17011 | Architecture and Innovation | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseThe most prominent examples of innovations in architecture from the 20th to the 21st century are studied. The influence of politics and business on creativity and innovations in architecture is discussed. The role of innovative ideas and concepts, ecology, sustainability, computer technologies, new materials, and technologies in shaping strategies in architecture is examined. Aspects of creative thinking, analysis, and creative activities in generating innovations are explored. The relationships between form, idea, and concept in architecture, the role of expression and context in innovative architecture are investigated. Traditional values in architecture and their changing trends, the diversity of architectural expression and innovations, the relationship of ecological, sustainable architecture with artistic dimensions, and connections with science and computer technologies are analyzed. The module is complex – involving the Department of Architecture of the Faculty of Architecture and the Department of Building Energy of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering.. Aim of CourseTo become familiar with innovations, their diversity, and possibilities in contemporary architecture, and to prepare an innovative architectural project for a specific purpose. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA17006 | Architecture and Society | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseThis course is based on solving architectural, urban and technological problems by developing the project of public building (educational, cultural, etc.) in the real urban public space. The course consists of three different parts mentoring by different departments: Design of Public Building and Interior (Department of Architecture);Typology of public spaces (Department of Urban Design); Innovative building constructions, Material science and Building physics (acoustics, lighting) (Departments of Faculty of Civil Engineering). Aim of CourseTo understand the importance of architecture as an instrument ensuring public interest. To master the principles of designing public buildings and understand the importance of their relationship with urban public spaces. To create buildings that meet societal expectations and innovative technological solutions based on sustainability principles Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA19701 | Architecture and Contexts | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseThis is a research module discussing the problem of relation between Building and it’s Contexts. The Contexts appear as Place and Time. Principles of sustainability needs to be employed in the research. This module will develop student’ ability to look at a building not as to a volume, but rather to a potential spacethrough a human natural needs, will develop an empathetic architectural thinking. It will be strengthen through autonomous research and complexity project led by lectures, seminars and paper work. Aim of CourseEducate thinking and empathetic personality, able to evaluate and dispose building’ contextual aspects of a place and a time, reflecting realities and challenges of today life. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA22905 | Contemporary Artistic Expression in Architecture | Integrated Studies | 6 |
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Annotation of CourseThe theoretical and methodological principles of artistic expression of the most prominent 20th-century Architecture and Art schools are studied. The role of imagination, fantasy, intuition, and feeling in shaping creative visions is discussed. Aspects of creative thinking, analysis, and creative activities are examined. The methodological structure of creative search, the specifics of contemporary new, experimental idea search methods are explored. Various ways of developing and presenting ideas are discussed. Aim of CourseTo become familiar with the nature, diversity, and possibilities of contemporary artistic expression in architecture, and to prepare an experimental architectural project for a specific purpose based on a particular method of artistic expression Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Urban Design | ARURA16001 | Architecture and Community | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseThe concept, principles and methods of urban design are introduced. Through creative and rational arrangement of anthropogenic and natural elements, design tasks of the civic centre of a residential neighbourhood are being solved, including its urban formation, integrated design of buildings and outdoor spaces. The project of a medium-sized urban complex (community centre) is prepared, taking into account peculiarities of the site and needs of the local community. Students must attend more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 60%. exercises and perform all laboratory work. Aim of CourseTo introduce students to urban design, principles and methods of designing urban ensembles. To develop skills of site analysis (natural conditions and anthropogenic features) and application of the findings in urban, architectural and landscape design process, acknowledging the impact of design proposals on the local community and its living environment. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17013 | Modern and Contemporary Architecture | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseThe course is designed to familiarize with modern architecture as the history of the application of modern thinking paradigm in architecture since their source (18th c.) to the present day. On the basis of analysis of outstanding architectural trends, models and theories and correlation with the socio-cultural context, the knowledge on modern ideas that influenced architecture is provided. Aim of CourseTo know the essential works, ideas and trends of modern architecture from their source to the beginning of the twenty-first century, linking them to the main cultural movements and expressions. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17002 | Drawing 1 | Integrated Studies | 6 |
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Annotation of CourseA visual art module provides knowledge and skills of graphic representation of natural, man-made forms and cham-ber architectural objects by exercising sketch, study and interpretation types of free hand drawing. Attendance of 70 percent of exercises is mandatory for students. Aim of CourseThe course is aimed towards the visual understanding and graphic representation of natural, man-made forms and chamber architectural objects in free hand drawing, by applying the laws of line and tone perspective, chiaroscuro and using of variety of expressive means.Participation in at least 70% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17011 | History of Architecture 2 | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseThis course transverses through the development of architecture in Lithuania from the earliest examples to the end of the 19th century. Along the study of architectural forms, a great emphasis is given to a particular context and reasons that contributed to their development. This course introduces to the significant theoretical works and researches on Lithuanian architecture. The lectures bring the fundamental events within the history of landscape architecture. A research of Lithuanian architecture of different periods is conducted within the home work task, and on the basis of this research the students are asked to work on a creative task. Exam contains written/oral and drawn tasks.Students must attend more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 70%. exercises Aim of CourseTo get acquainted with architectural features and contexts in Lithuania from the earliest examples to the end of the 19th century, to provide skills to analyse their causes and interactions. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA16004 | Scale in Architecture | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseProblems of scale and human scale in architectural composition are studied. The impact of volume’s mass and the division of its surfaces on the perception of scale and on the harmony with the surroundings is analyzed. Students learn how to integrate the created volume into the real historical surroundings by compositional means of balanced scale. Mandatory attendance 70 percent. Aim of CourseThe goal of the course is to learn concept of scale and human scale in architectural composition, to reveal the importance and possibilities of using scale and human scale as compositional tool in the process of harmonizing architectural environment. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architecture | ARARA16001 | Typology of Buildings | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseThis assignment during the lectures analyzes various types of buildings (residential, administrative, public, etc.) and their historical development, functional characteristics, influence and opportunities of new technical requirements, the design features. There is an introduction in to the basic legal regularity information, design normative. Knowledge to be deepened and confirmed during the seminars and in the referees. Mandatory attendance 70 percent. Aim of CourseTo provide knowledge of the structure of various types of objects and their artistic expression necessary for the profession of an architect, as well as the skills required for the formation of buildings and their overall environment. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Urban Design | ARURA19004 | Architecture and Contexts | Integrated Studies | 15 |
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Annotation of CourseDesign principles of new architectural objects and urban complexes are analyzed, taking into account the various cultural, geographical contexts and the existing structure. After assessing the various context influences and examining the social potential of the public urban spaces, the concept of the spatial system in the urban structure is formed, the building complex is designed, the purpose of object is determined and the consequence to the visual identity of the urban fabric is evaluated. The spatial structure of an object forms, adds to context of the spatial structure and revitalizes the social content. Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory Aim of CourseThe aim of course is to provide students with the knowledge of urban structures and complexes de-sign principles in historic, contemporary cities and reconstructed urban environment, taking into ac-count various contexts. The course gives a possibility to train students to create contemporary urban, architectural structures and complexes. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |
| Department of Architectural Fundamentals, Theory and Arts | ARPGA17004 | Sculpture and Painting | Integrated Studies | 3 |
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Annotation of CourseThe module is aimed to acknowledge with the concepts of contemporary sculpture, the principles of the practice, and the relevance of the sculpture medium for the design and rethinking of public spaces. The practice assignment is devoted to the development of a sculpture project for a specific public space, characterized by openness of conceptual form and meaning, sensitivity to the character of the place, contexts and communities. The practice is intended to build up the skills of solving the challenges of the project development: from the artistic research of the site and the development of the proposals, to the building of the sculpture model, design of visual renders and graphic poster presenting the project. Participation in at least 70% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory. Aim of CourseThe course is aimed to develop the sensibility for sculptural form and color, to introduce the means and principles of artistic practice in fields of sculpture and painting and learn to apply them in study projects. Distribution of course hours by study forms and waysFull-time studies: |